Alabama coach Nick Saban looks on as the Crimson Tide goes through its 10th practice of the spring Wednesday, April 10, 2013. (Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com)

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Weather might not have been on Alabama's side during the first half of spring football, but the days have fallen into place throughout the second half.

On the eve of some nasty thunderstorms and potential tornadoes arriving Thursday, the Crimson Tide took to the field under some hazy skies and some relatively balmy conditions this afternoon.

Here's the latest...

What's news?

- LB Trey DePriest sported a cast on his right foot and did not use it to pedal on a stationary bicycle during today's open session. According to ESPN's Chris Low, who was on campus all day meeting with Nick Saban and players, DePriest is out for the spring with a broken foot. Saban will brief the local media on the situation after practice.

Other observations

-- For the second consecutive practice, redshirt freshman Ryan Anderson split his time with the outside and inside linebackers. Defensive coordinator Kirby Smart was heavy on the instructions with Anderson, who has previously worked exclusively at outside linebacker. Anderson worked alongside sophomore Reggie Ragland during one particular drill. C.J. Mosley worked in tandem with Tana Patrick during most of the drills.-- Here's one reason why Anderson is making the move. Without DePriest, the Crimson Tide has just two fully healthy scholarship inside linebackers. While Anderson was with the outside linebackers, walk-on Tyler Owens was working alongside Ragland during a few drills.-- Alabama Director of Player Personnel Kevin Steele looked on as the inside linebackers went through drills. What, you thought the former defensive coordinator would be watching the quarterbacks?-- Xzavier Dickson was with the outside linebackers. That's about five or six straight now since he was spotted working with the defensive line. -- According to BamaOnline's Chris Walsh, NG Wilson Love was not at practice today because of an injury.-- Both CB John Fulton and WR Kevin Norwood were on the stationary bikes alongside DePriest. Neither are wearing any sort of boots these days.-- Black jerseys remain unchanged: Mosley, RB Dee Hart, RB Jalston Fowler and WR DeAndrew White.-- Alabama practiced in full pads.

What's next?

-- Saban and select players will meet with reporters after today's practice. Eddie Lacy's Pro Day is slated for Thursday. The Crimson Tide will practice Friday and scrimmage Saturday.